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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 246.44, 369.71 and 123.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 246.44, 369.71 and 123.11 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    246.44 : 369.71 = 123.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    246.44/369.71 = 123.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    246.44x = 369.71 × 123.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    246.44x = 45,512.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,512.53/246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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